DUSHANBE, October 18, 2013, Asia-Plus – Tajik Ambassador to Russia, Abdulmajid Dostiyev, has attended celebrations to mark the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Geological Prospecting University named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze, according to the Tajik Embassy in Moscow.

In a speech at the meeting, Ambassador Dostiyev noted that Tajikistan attaches significance to interstate cooperation, especially in the sphere of training of skilled specialists.

“The Russian State Geological Prospecting University is one of the prestigious higher educational institutions in Russia and its graduates now work not only in Russia but also in many other countries, including Tajikistan,” said Dostiyev.  “Currently, many students and post-graduate-students from our country are studying at this University.  Our mountainous country is rich in natural resources and needs specialists in the sphere of geological survey.”

On the priorities of cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia, Dostiyev noted that Tajikistan and Russia now have many-sided cooperation.  “Our countries share similar approaches to providing regional and global security,” Tajik diplomat said.  

“We have the centuries-old friendship with Russia and the sides value these relations” he stressed.

Dostiyev also met with Tajik students studying at the Russian State Geological Prospecting University.

The Russian State Geological Prospecting University is one of the world’s leading universities training specialists in geological sciences and geological engineering. The University originated from Moscow Mining Academy founded in 1918.  More than 30000 high qualified mining engineers including 1,300 international students from 78 countries were trained over the time of its almost centennial existence. Former University name - Moscow Geological Prospecting Institute (widely known as MGRI).

Geological Engineering is the practical application of principles, concepts and techniques of the geological sciences to provide sustainable engineered solutions to human needs.  These include resource exploitation and management, environmental and geotechnical design involving rock, soil and water interaction, groundwater protection and remediation, risk mitigation, and the non-destructive or geophysical investigation of the subsurface environment for engineering purposes.

The University students gain knowledge related to mineral and energy exploration, evaluation, development and production; engineering site selection; groundwater and geo-environmental engineering including geologic hazards assessment.